Battle of Flowers 2024: best pictures from Jersey's spectacular street carnival

  • ITV Channel's Richard Pallot reports on day one of the 2024 Battle of Flowers.

Jersey's Battle of Flowers gets underway today (9 August) with all 12 parishes competing to be crowned champions by winning the prestigious Prix d'Honneur. Battle of Flowers has taken place on the island for 122 years and is a spectacle like no other. St Clement took home the top prize in 2023 but The Optimists Club clinched their 19th title with their 'Moana' float.Friday's Grand Day Parade along Victoria Avenue kicked at 4pm.2022 Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder will take to the stage in Lower Park on Friday night to cap off first day of one of Europe's most unique carnivals.

Battle of Flowers 2024 in pictures:

A float heading along La Route de la Liberation in St Helier this morning before the sun arrived. Credit: ITV Channel
All go for Grouville as they got their float assembled ahead of the Grand Day Parade. Credit: ITV Channel
Excited crowds gather the start of the Grand Day Parade on Victoria Avenue. Credit: ITV Channel
After a short delay, Battle is properly under way! Credit: ITV Channel
The sun came out for the start of the Grand Day Parade and the performers were loving it! Credit: ITV Channel
The Bloco Fogo drummers keep the parade in time with an almighty beat. Credit: ITV Channel
Trinity's Connétable Philip Le Sueur went for something a little different during the parade and was loving every second! Credit: ITV Channel
Reigning champions St Clement arrived with an extravagant Aladdin theme. Credit: ITV Channel
Exotic and extravagant. The floats have wowed the crowds in St Helier. Credit: ITV Channel

Moonlight Parade 2024 in pictures:

The winning float looked even more spectacular as it took part in the night parade. Credit: ITV Channel
It has been a hot weekend, so the penguins no doubt enjoyed the cooler air of the Moonlight Parade! Credit: ITV Channel
The Swinging Sixties looked just as colourful at night! Credit: ITV Channel

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